Stephen W. Miller
A former US Marine ground combat and aviation officer instrumental in the adoption of wheeled armoured vehicles and manoeuvre warfare. He has extensive hands-on experience in development, acquisition, fielding, support and employment leading land, naval, and air programmes in the US and twenty-four other countries. [email protected]
Poland Beefs-up Air Defences
The Polish Government took steps to further strengthen its air defences with its announcement on April 28th of award of a contract to MBDA...
Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Collaboration Grows
The countries participating in the Common Armoured Vehicle Systems (CAVS) expanded with the recent announcement by the German government that it will join the...
French Army Pursues Loitering Munitions
After observing the use of loitering munitions in combat the French military have determined that given systems with the necessary performance these have a...
US Army Deploys Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon System
A unit of the US Army’s 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Strategic Long-Range Fires battalion has deployed from its home station at Joint...
Sweden and Finland to Field Common Infantry Rifles
Defence officials of the Swedish and Finish militaries have agreed to field the same individual weapons for use by their soldiers.
Under the agreement...
US Army Down-Selects Shadow Replacement Candidates
The US Army has selected five potential candidates to replace its RQ-7B Shadow under its Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 2 program....
Shoulder Fired Arms – Requirement and Technologies
Shoulder fired weapons are not only the mainstay of the infantryman but also a vital complement for other combat and support personnel.
Shoulder fired weapons...
British Army Fielding BAE Archer Self-Propelled Howitzers
The British MOD in a March 16, 2023 release that the Army will receive fourteen Archer 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers. These will partially replace...
Bundeswehr Considering Purchasing Australian Built Boxer AFV
The German Armed Forces are considering purchasing Boxer Armoured Fighting Vehicles built in the Rheinmetall facility in Queensland Australia according to a report in...
Poland Plans Acquisition of 1000 Borsuk IFVs
The Polish government’s intent to acquire Borsuk (Badger) Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) was confirmed on 28 February 2023 with deputy Prime Minister Mariusz...
